The best Hot Dog Carts of ArtPrize: Check out Gonzo's video!

John Gonzalez/MLive.comArtPrize 2012: Coney Girl serves up some of the best Detroit-style coney dogs in town. She is located in a hot dog cart next to the Grand Rapids Art Museum (Ottawa and Monroe Center).

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- As some of you know, I have been busy doing some "Michigan's Best" projects this year for MLive.com.

It's been a blast, traveling all over the state of Michigan and meeting so many great people and discovering some hidden gems.

They were all great. I would go to any of four again. So, you can't go wrong.

But here is how I ranked the hot dog carts:

1. Coney Girl: She offers up Detroit-style coneys, so that means the coney sauce is a little runny. You will need a fork. And more than one napkin. But Coney Girl does it the best when you want a real, authentic coney. She also piles on the colby cheese and pickles. Also, while you're there, make sure you get a loose burger coney. Located at the corner of Ottawa Avenue and Monroe Center (near the Grand Rapids Art Museum). Steamed Dearborn hot dog.

2. Bella Dogs: Last week he was located near the sand sculpture at Louis Campau Promenade (on Monroe near Subway). But over the weekend he moved down closer to the B.O.B. I loved his grilled dogs and multiple "build-your-own" options for toppings (including sauerkraut and chili). He also has two hot sauces and spicy mustard. He is grilling a Kent hot dog, and he uses a poppy-seed bun. Make sure to watch the video where intern Marshall manages to get mustard on his white tennis shoes.

3. Messy Dogs: Located near the B.O.B. and across from Van Andel Arena, the owner unveiled his Tennessee Coney, which is served on a bed of fresh cole slaw. It had a sweetness quality that I loved. It is a Kent dog.

4. The Dog Combo: Owner Rupert serves up a special M.O.R.K. dog, which stands for Mustard, Onion, Relish and Ketchup. He's located next to Coney Girl, so he's in a great location. It's a solid contender; and he's serving up a Gordon's Hot Dog. However, I found out later today Rupert was holding out us: "Do you like tamales," he said to me as I was walking by his stand today. They are GREAT! Try them before they're sold out.